We used Synthesia for AI speech and videos. We have done audio support for written text in multimodal learning. It helped us generate audio for different languages and create promotional materials for courses and certifications.
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I consider Synthesia to be the best AI solution on the market today for converting text to video.
It's a great tool
Synthesia - a must have
Presentations and Explainations Made Easy with Synthesia AI
The Sythesia Avatars are an easy way to provide video directions for accomplishing tasks on a website.
Synthesia is a valuable tool for creating videos
Helps to generate audio and video using AI avatars
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Before Synthesia, recording a 20-minute script could take about one to two days. I had to review the recording to find background noise and edit it. If any change was identified, I had to redo the project. However, with Synthesia, I can have a recording within 20 minutes. It would only need minor tweaks. You could tell the difference between AI recording and human recording, but it improved the course of time in which we made the recording. Our Japanese customers didn't believe that it was AI voice.
The tool's most valuable feature is quickly converting text into a usable audio format. It converts quality text to audio with an accent appropriate for regional dialects.
What needs improvement?
The AI avatars are good, but sometimes they have unnatural movements. The lip-syncing needs to be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for five months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate Synthesia's stability an eight out of ten. There were occasional delays and downtime, which were not significant.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the tool's scalability a nine out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
Synthesia is very good with the support.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We selected Synthesia because it had a good ramp-up and multi-user support. They have realistic sound compared to other tools.
How was the initial setup?
The tool's initial deployment is trivial. You need to sign up on the platform.
What was our ROI?
You can get the recordings done in minimum time and access international markets.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the product a seven out of ten.
Perfect tool for creating training videos
User-friendly content creation with intuitive simplicity and impressive results
What is our primary use case?
I create educational materials for organizations with a workforce of around forty thousand employees. These materials include pre-call briefs, instructional videos, and an alternative to email communication. Instead of relying solely on email, I produce concise videos that convey messages or updates to colleagues and teams effectively.
How has it helped my organization?
It provides the ability to produce a substantial amount of high-quality content promptly. This results in a significant impact as viewers often cannot distinguish whether it's created by AI or a human. The content tends to generate a lot of comments and engagement because it holds people's curiosity and their attention effectively.
What is most valuable?
It offers several significant advantages over working with human presenters. When creating learning templates with humans, you often face challenges such as multiple takes, script errors, and discomfort in front of the camera. With this solution, you can select avatars, write scripts, and ensure flawless delivery, eliminating these issues. There is no need for post-production as the content is ready to be shared as soon as it's created. It enables to easily modify the content, and the original link will be automatically updated. This is a significant improvement over the traditional approach, where errors or updates necessitate taking down content, re-recording, and reposting. Another remarkable aspect is its user-friendliness. It's so straightforward that I believe most people could use it right out of the gate. Personally, I started using it without any prior research or watching tutorial videos, and it was remarkably intuitive and easy to navigate.
What needs improvement?
One of the issues we face is the variability in accents; there are hundreds to choose from, but some work better than others, and pronunciation can sometimes be subpar. Facial expressions may also not always be entirely accurate. Providing the capability to feature two avatars on-screen simultaneously for interactive communication would be a valuable enhancement. Improved transitions between different segments of the content would also enhance the overall experience.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with it for nine months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I experienced excellent stability with this solution. It has never crashed on me, consistently delivering the expected results. While content processing may take around ten minutes, it has been a reliable and smooth process.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of this technology is one of its advantages.
How are customer service and support?
I have reached out to their customer support team with questions, and they have consistently provided prompt and helpful responses. I haven't encountered any technical glitches, data losses, or content disappearing.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously, we used to create video content ourselves, and we still do on occasion. This manual process came with its share of challenges, including lighting issues, sound problems, and the need for post-production work using Adobe Premiere. We also utilized a tool called XSplit for recording, but it was often overly complex.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was quite straightforward.
What was our ROI?
I have been able to create numerous videos, and I'm still in the experimental phase, which is what makes it so exciting. There are no limitations, and I can be as creative as I want, so I have definitely witnessed the payoff with the product.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
When considering scaling up our usage of this technology, I did find it somewhat costly. It begins at around four thousand dollars for a full subscription, and although the price per subscription decreases when purchasing more, it can still be a bit of a hurdle, especially for limited content needs.
What other advice do I have?
It is an incredibly user-friendly and intuitive tool and there are excellent learning resources provided on their site, which I highly recommend exploring. One valuable resource I found was a guide on how to craft a podcast, covering topics like the hook and storytelling techniques. I would recommend starting with the basic subscription, which provides about twenty minutes of usage per month. It's a cost-effective way to familiarize yourself with the product and create content. This allows you to experiment and see the benefits firsthand without committing to the full subscription upfront. The flexibility to cancel the subscription at any time is a significant advantage. If you opt for this solution, I would say that it is essential to have someone imaginative and creative in charge of scriptwriting and content creation. The impact of the content largely depends on the creativity behind it. It's crucial to understand that writing for spoken dialogue is different from writing in a standard written format. Creative content writers can make the dialogue emotionally intelligent, thought-provoking, and empathetic. Overall, I would rate it ten out of ten.